{"podcast":{"title":"The 1% Better Runner with DLake","slug":"the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194","podcast_index_feed_id":179194,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/bf67ceba-e46f-4f9d-a3a1-8d4ff20fccb2","website_url":"https://podcast.dlakecreates.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61366839b4ac8f41ad668a82/1714707951891-69858a3d97bd433d02b49baa31073710.jpeg","author":"The 1% Better Runner","episode_count":252,"summary":"This is a podcast about how runners can live better lives through consistent self-improvement. Unlike other running brands, The 1% Better Runner focuses on how small, daily habit improvements ripple into broader life success, helping runners perform better both on and off the road, track, or dirt. I’m Daren DLake : Certified running and nutrition coach, Sub-3-hour marathoner and 10-hour Ironman finisher. Since 1996, I’ve been helping other self-coached runners, researching, and experimenting on how to better myself 1% each day. A few times a week, I’ll drop how I’m tweaking my training, sticking to habits when life’s messy, and cool stuff from coaches and health pros. It’s a no-BS cheat sheet for building better habits—not just for running, but for work, relationships, and personal growth too. Join thousands of other committed runners listening to the most exciting run and endurance sports content on the internet and get more tactics and strategies in your inbox each week. Bonus - Get my free 30-day base and habits training plan when you sign up for the free newsletter here . PS - Podcasting is very \"1-way,\" so let's fix that. Hit us up if you have any feedback, want to collaborat…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194"},"episode":{"title":"Good Form Won't Make You Faster (This Will)","slug":"good-form-won-t-make-you-faster-this-will","published_at":"2026-04-06T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194/good-form-won-t-make-you-faster-this-will","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194","url":"https://dlakecreates.com/plyos3drills","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/masterofsome/e/69c521099b6be94a1a7703c3/media.mp3","summary":"What if feeling lighter and faster on your runs has less to do with technique and more to do with how “springy” your body is? If your runs feel heavy, slow, or like you’re constantly fighting the ground, this episode breaks down what’s really going on beneath the surface. I walk through why perfect form isn’t enough, what your body actually needs to feel light and efficient, and how a simple shift in your warm-up can completely change the way you run. You’ll learn how to build power, rhythm, and that effortless “bounce” elite runners seem to have and how to make it part of your routine without overcomplicating your training. Key Takeaways Running form alone doesn’t make you faster. What really changes how you feel is building elastic power so your body can bounce instead of absorb impact. Focus on three simple plyometric drills that train different parts of the running motion. Together, they build rhythm, coordination, and forward power in a way regular running doesn’t. Keep it consistent by doing short, repeatable routines before every run. Small efforts done often create better results than occasional intense workouts. Timestamps [00:17] What You'll Learn [01:11] The Problem With Form Obsession [02:56] Use This To Do Plyos Everyday Easily [03:18] Form Drills Vs Plyos [03:55] Drill #1 - Pogos [07:07] Drill #2 - Skips [09:14] How Running Works With These Drills [10:19] Drill #3 - Bounders [12:16] How To Add These To Your Runs [13:07] Add In These 3 Other Drills To Run With Better Run Links & Learnings 📈 Get Your Free Form Drills & Plyos Training Plan Here: https://dlakecreates.com/formdrillsplyosfree 🎧 Listen, Read and Learn More Here: https://dlakecreates.com/plyos3drills Learn the 3 best Form Drills here - https://dlakecreates.com/form3drills Learn How To Do…","meta_description":"What if feeling lighter and faster on your runs has less to do with technique and more to do with how “springy” your body is? If your runs feel heavy, slo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":838,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194/episodes/good-form-won-t-make-you-faster-this-will/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-1-better-runner-with-dlake-179194/good-form-won-t-make-you-faster-this-will.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}